Trump's golf partner reveals he and president played 18 holes

President Trump spent Wednesday playing 18 holes of golf at his Bedminster course, despite insisting his 17-day sojourn in New Jersey is not a vacation. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

President Trump spent Wednesday playing 18 holes of golf at his Bedminster course, despite insisting his 17-day sojourn in New Jersey is not a vacation.

Images of the round of golf emerged online after his playing partner, Mike Fazio, posted a picture on Instagram.

"Fantastic day golfing with #45 @realdonaldtrump at Trump Bedminister today," Fazio wrote. "We had an exciting match which came down to the 18th hole. I want to thank my good friend @newyorkrei for setting up such an awesome day. #Trump #POTUS #GOLF #USA #MAGA"

This is not the first time the pair have strolled the greens of Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, with Fazio sharing a similar photo with the president in July 2016.

Trump has spent 49 days at one of his golf properties since taking office on Jan. 20, just over 200 days ago, according to NBC.

The president, who was a vocal critic of former President Barack Obama's frequent golfing, defended his temporary move to the golf course on Sunday.

"Working in Bedminster, N.J., as long planned construction is being done at the White House," Trump tweeted. "This is not a vacation - meetings and calls!"

Working in Bedminster, N.J., as long planned construction is being done at the White House. This is not a vacation - meetings and calls!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 5, 2017

Trump had no public events scheduled on Wednesday, and White House aides are yet to confirm the veracity of the picture, per a press pool report.